Cook The Most Popular Peruvian Dishes!
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Lima, Peru
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This hands-on culinary adventure is led by a professional chef. Learn to make beloved traditional dishes including lomo saltado (sauteed beef and vegetables on rice with French fries), causa Limeña (a terrine of seasoned mashed potato and other fillings), and chicha morada (a corn-based non-alcoholic beverage) in a relaxed atmosphere using traditional pots and techniques. Finally, enjoy the lunch or dinner that you helped create!
- Learn as you go during hands-on involvement
- Enjoy personalized attention with a maximum of 8 people
- Benefit from recipes you can make at home
- Take advantage of the chance to shoot unique photos and video
Sample Menu
Starter
Causa
Layers of mashed potatoes seasoned with Peruvian yellow chilli, lemon and filled with chicken, vegetables or quinua.
Main
Lomo saltado
Stir fried beef in a wok with onion, tomatoes, and chili peppers, traditionally served over French fries and accompanied by rice.
What's Included
- Professional chef
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages(for sale)
- Soda/Pop(for sale)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Av. José Larco 724, Miraflores 15074, Peru
The meeting point will be at "Av. José Larco 724, Miraflores". Our guide will be waiting for you there. If you can't find our guide, please take the elevator directly to the 9th floor, our offices are located on the 9th floor of the building, where our team will be waiting for you.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kenneth_R
My partner and I went to the cooking class to learn how to cook Lomo saltado and causa. Gio was very responsive and knowledgeable. Marcos was also a great chief and made things very easy to learn and understand. We loved learning how to make the food and it tasted great. The kitchen was very nice and had everything needed to learn and the whole set up was nice and professional. It was one of the best experiences we had during our stay and Marcos and Gio were amazing. I would definitely recommend.
Reviews
5.0
based on 279 reviews
Marc_S, Apr 2026
We were great exposure to Peruvian food history and its diversity. We prepared appetizers, main course and other items under the instruction of a chef. It was great fun and well worth the time.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much! We are glad you enjoyed the deep dive into Peruvian food history and its diversity. It’s wonderful to hear that preparing the appetizers and main course under our chef's guidance was both fun and worthwhile for you. We hope you can recreate those flavors at home!
Best regards,
Marketing Team
Lameece_G, Mar 2026
Booked this as a solo excursion because it was easily walkable from my hotel and included dinner. The kitchen is located in a very safe building with a desk manager, on the 9th floor. Cooks Aaron and a woman whose name I can’t remember were so welcoming and hospitable! One other couple joined me for a group of 3. Each step was explained with great detail as to the origin of the ingredients as well as the purpose of their use in the dish. We made CAUSA - a quinoa, yellow potato, veggie tower- as an appetizer and wok-seared beef with vegetable dish for dinner. Presentation was emphasized each step of the prep and coking. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for such a detailed review! We are delighted that you felt safe and welcomed during your solo excursion. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed learning about the origins of the ingredients while making the Causa and the wok-seared beef. Aaron and the rest of our kitchen team will be so happy to hear your kind words!
Best regards,
Marketing Team
Monique_W, Mar 2026
The most amazing chef and tour guide. I had soooo much fun that I immediately booked a second tour with them to visit Huaca Pucclana later that same day! We prepared a number of dishes and feasted on an assortment s potatoes, sauces and fruits. Washed it down with a glass of wine that was at an added cost and enjoyed for free their traditional drink made of corn!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much! We are thrilled to hear you had such a fun time with our chef and guide that you decided to book a second tour on the same day. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the variety of potatoes and fruits, along with the traditional corn drink. We loved having you!
Best regards,
Marketing Team
Atsuko_K, Mar 2026
Maverick and Josep were amazing.
This was one of the best cooking experiences I’ve ever had. I truly improved my cooking skills, and it was one of my dreams to learn how to make authentic Peruvian dishes.
They are very knowledgeable about cooking and were cheerful and encouraging throughout the class. They made my night in Peru such a wonderful and memorable experience.
Thank you so much — I truly appreciate it!
Maverick y Josep fueron increíbles.
Fue una de las mejores experiencias de cocina que he tenido. Realmente mejoré mis habilidades culinarias, y era uno de mis sueños aprender a preparar platos peruanos auténticos.
Tienen mucho conocimiento sobre cocina y fueron muy alegres y motivadores durante toda la clase. Hicieron que mi noche en Perú fuera una experiencia maravillosa e inolvidable.
¡Muchas gracias — lo aprecio muchísimo!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much! We are honored to have been part of fulfilling your dream of learning to cook authentic Peruvian dishes. Maverick and Josep will be so happy to hear that their encouragement and knowledge made such a difference in your experience. ¡Muchas gracias for the high recommendation!
Best regards,
Marketing Team
Kenneth_R, Jan 2026
My partner and I went to the cooking class to learn how to cook Lomo saltado and causa. Gio was very responsive and knowledgeable. Marcos was also a great chief and made things very easy to learn and understand. We loved learning how to make the food and it tasted great. The kitchen was very nice and had everything needed to learn and the whole set up was nice and professional. It was one of the best experiences we had during our stay and Marcos and Gio were amazing. I would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for sharing your 'must-do' experience! We are so glad that you and your partner enjoyed learning to make Lomo Saltado and Causa. It’s wonderful to hear that Gio and Marcos made the learning process easy and enjoyable for you both!
Maria P. Marketing Team
Sudarshan_G, Jan 2026
Cooking class was enjoyable and very useful. Chef Marco and class guide Cesar were excellent. They made the class fun with a lot of lively commentary and music. Thanks!
chad_F, Jan 2026
We cooked with Ruth,Cesar, and Fabrizio. They were such a pleasure to work with. All the food was delicious and we left with barely enough room for dessert. If you’re looking for something to do in Lima without a lot of travel this is it. Very affordable and great eating.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
What a pleasure to read your review! We are delighted that you had such a great time. It’s a compliment to our team that you left with barely enough room for dessert! Thank you for recommending us as an affordable and great eating experience in Lima.
Maria P.
Marketing Team
Thomas_C, Jan 2026
Definitely recommend! We got to try out a bunch of fruit and potatoes from Peru, cook lomo saltado, causa, and make pisco sours. The chef, and our tour guide Aaron, were both incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and made the experience so much fun. Would do it again and would recommend to all ages. Sign up!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your great review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the cooking class and learning more about Peruvian flavors. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Maria P.
Marketing Team
Michaela_H, Jan 2026
We enjoyed this experience. It was high energy from the start with friendly chefs and lively music. We made delicious meals and learned techniques I can try at home. We also had a fruit sampling and I tried one that left a big impression. Food us culture and this cooking class gives you a deeper look into Peruvian culture.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We’re delighted to read your review. Knowing you enjoyed the experience means a lot to our team.
Maria P.
Marketing Team
Paul_M, Dec 2025
This is a participation tour event. They teach about the food items and how, why to prepare them. They make the process enjoyable and you eat the food you cook. It is very tasty. Very worth the expense.
Christine_C, Dec 2025
We had the most amazing Peruvian cooking class with Gaby and Chef Manuel! We learned every step to make deliscious Loma Saltado and causa. We cannot wait to eat our left over food for dinner! Aaand we cannot wait to cook these dishes when we get home so we can bring some Peru back with us. The team at Haku Tours was so great with communication throughout our booking process. They made everything very clear. For our class we were the only ones so we had a private class with the chef which we know was just pure luck, but it was great! They walked us through every step and helped us photo chronicle the experience for us to remember. Both Chef Manuel and Gaby gave us so much information about Peruvian culture and food, and our class was in this amazing chef’s kitchen with a beautifully set table for us to enjoy our food after we cooked it. I highly recommend this cooking experience with them.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
It’s a joy to read about such an amazing cooking experience with Gaby and Chef Manuel! We’re so glad you enjoyed learning every step of preparing classic dishes like Lomo Saltado and causa, and that the hands-on, private setting made the class even more special. It’s wonderful to hear that the team’s communication, cultural insights, and attention to detail helped create such a memorable experience—from the market knowledge to the beautifully set table in the chef’s kitchen. Thank you for your heartfelt recommendation and for choosing to take a taste of Peru back home with you!
Jimena V.
Marketing Team
Angie_P, Oct 2025
Fantastic experience! Learnt so much and the food was amazing. Good location too, easy to find.
The chef and other guy (can't remember name) were really welcoming and explained things well.
Loved trying the fruit and potatoes too
Jacqueline_G, Oct 2025
I was the only student, and it felt like a private cooking class! Chef Marco and translator Mauricio were amazing — kind, funny, and professional. Marco shared all his secrets for authentic Peruvian dishes, and everything was done with elegance. I loved tasting all the food at the end. Highly recommended!
Fui la única alumna, ¡una clase privada perfecta! El chef Marco y el traductor Mauricio fueron encantadores, divertidos y muy profesionales. Marco compartió todos sus secretos para cocinar platos peruanos auténticos con gran elegancia. Me encantó probar todo al final. ¡Muy recomendable!
MaNehemiah_G, Sep 2025
Best cooking class experience with Chef Karina and Chef Paulo! We had recipe to take home and leftover to take too. My 9 y/o daughter and I had a fun and unforgettable cooking experience. Highly recommended!
Andrea_V, Sep 2025
Our chefs Ruth and Giovanna were so great and helped me our experience fabulous. The food was delicious and everything was so well organized and pre-prepped. Truly appreciate all they did for us to make this experience so fun and engaging, educational, and delicious! Would definitely recommend taking this class. We're excited to try out the recipes at home!
Shanti_T, Sep 2025
This was one of my favorite parts of my entire peru trip! The chef and guide were so helpful and positive and made this experience a blast. The food was also incredible. One of the best cooking classes I’ve ever taken.
John_M, Sep 2025
A fabulous afternoon spent in the company of Ruth and Paulo who were professional, friendly and fun.
Erica_S, Aug 2025
It was a fun experience! If you have free time, definitely try this cooking class experience. We had the pleasure of working with Mauricio and Karina. They were fun and very knowledgeable about the food and its history.
Ronald_T, Jul 2025
Giovanna and Marco were excellent hosts and the food making process was so fun. It was a great way to practice Spanish with them (totally optional, they ask if you prefer English or Spanish for the class, and we spoke English as well) Would highly recommend as an introduction to Peruvian cuisine!!
B_C, Jul 2025
I took part in this cooking class on 17th June, alongside a lovely lady from France and a young couple from the USA. We made lomo saltado and causa—both of which I was trying for the very first time, and they quickly became two of my absolute favourite dishes during my two-week holiday in Peru.
I'm so glad I had the chance to learn how to make them, as I’m now excited to recreate them at home!
It was such a fun and enjoyable activity—a brilliant alternative to a typical excursion. The hosts were hilarious, warm, and incredibly engaging. Then again, that’s no surprise—Peruvians are some of the friendliest people I’ve ever met.
I would highly recommend this cooking class to anyone visiting Lima, and I’d happily do it all over again!
Todd_V, Jul 2025
We did the cooking class with Karina as our chef and Ceasar as our food guide. Karina only spoke Spanish, but she was effective in conveying instructions on what to do. Caesar was very fun and could translate when necessary. We made two dishes that were both delicious and fun to make. This was one of the cheaper cooking classes available, but it was still a great experience.
My only criticism was that even though we collectively did about 80% of the cooking, no one person did everything. Everyone had different tasks we were doing at the same time. That plus Karina doing about 20% of the cooking be herself on the side may make it harder to follow the recipe at home. I wish there was a longer option where everyone could make their own from start to finish.
That said, this was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone.
Kyle_S, Jun 2025
It was a great experience! Our “guide”, Maverick, was great - knowledgeable, engaging, and funny! Our chef was great. She spoke primarily Spanish but Maverick immediately translated everything. The food was great, especially considering the group did much of the preparation as a team! I definitely recommend!
JEAN_C, Jun 2025
Our chef was Karina, guide Paolo. We had an amazing experience in the mise en place and whole cooking steps. We made 2 of our favorite platos. Lomo saltado and causa
Allan_N, Jun 2025
This was a fun learning experience with chef Marco and expert English commentery from Paolo. We thoroughly recommend the course to others travellers who want to bring a little of the wonderful taste of Peru back home with them.
Stephanie_E, Jun 2025
Hands-on and easy to keep up with. Instruction was clear and the atmosphere was fun. The dishes were delicious and the drink was tasty!
Mick_T, May 2025
This class was absolutely brilliant and gave me a great introduction to Peruvian food Giovanna and Marco were so knowledgeable and helpful and really helped us to make some tasty food which I can now take back to AUSTRALIA
Joe_C, May 2025
We had an incredible time during this experience. Our “guide” Aron & chef Carmen guided us through the cuisine of Peru in a fun and exciting way. Regardless of your skill level in the kitchen (our group is novices), you will learn something new. Trying the different fruits and vegetables (many I had never even heard of as an American) made me appreciate the rich ecological diversity of Peru. Beware: these are not fruits found in grocery stores, our chef picked them up from the market that morning. Making our own food made me appreciate the differences and similarities of our cultures and cuisines. Sharing the kitchen with the other members of our group facilitated fast friendships as we learned about the other group members lives. While this experience is on the long side (don’t arrive hungry) the time flew by and we were kept fed by the numerous courses. The only negative, and it’s only minor is the kitchen is in a high rise building on the ninth floor. I wasn’t expecting that, because the office being on the 9th floor wasn’t conveyed to us on our tickets. But the friendliness of the staff and chef more than made up for it. I endorse this experience, especially as a primer to the cuisine of coastal Peru.
Megan_E, Mar 2025
Really good value cooking class in the centre of Miraflores! We cooked a starter and main course - the cooking was shared between the group which made it a collaborative & fun atmosphere as opposed to all making our individual dishes. Would thoroughly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your great review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the cooking class and the collaborative atmosphere. It’s wonderful that you had fun while learning to cook together. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another tasty experience!
JP
Marketing Team
Erin_L, Mar 2025
Amazing experience! The chef did a great job of teaching in Spanish and English! Great fooood! Must do while here.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for your amazing review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a fantastic experience, and that the chef’s bilingual teaching helped make the cooking class even more enjoyable. It's great to know you loved the food too! We couldn’t agree more—this is definitely a must-do experience. We look forward to having you back soon for more delicious adventures!
JP
Marketing Team
Tiffany_S, Mar 2025
The best cooking class everrrr! We tried local fruits & made 2 peruvian dishes that were so delicious & given history on everything we ate. My mom got a pisco sour because it was her birthday & we all got the cutessttt alpaca souvenirs. Special shoutout to Cesar, Irina & Ruth
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an unforgettable experience during the cooking class. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the local fruits and the delicious Peruvian dishes, along with learning the rich history behind them. We’re also happy to hear your mom had a special birthday celebration with a Pisco Sour and that you all loved the alpaca souvenirs! A heartfelt thank you to Cesar, Irina, and Ruth for making the experience even more memorable. We hope to welcome you back for more delicious adventures soon!
Best regards,
JP
Marketing Team
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